Podcast appearances and mentions of James Luceno

In this week's episode, we take a look at four different ebook formatting tools for indie authors. We also discuss the phenomenon of Star Wars day. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store: MALISON25 The coupon code is valid through June 3, 2025. So if you need a new book for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 251 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 9, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook formatting tools. Before we get into our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week, a progress update at my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week. We'll also close out the show with a preview of my new audiobook Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy).   This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store, and that is MALISON25. As always, we'll have the coupon code and the links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through June the 3, 2025. So if you need a new ebook for spring, we have got you covered. Now here's where I'm at with my current writing projects. I am 87,000 words into Ghost in the Corruption and I'm hoping to hit 90,000 words by the end of today. So if all goes well, I will finish it up later this week and then begin editing. I am also 9,000 words into what my next project will be, which is Shield of Power, the final book in The Shield War series. I'm also 91,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and that will be my main project after Shield of Power is finished. So my writing goals for the next couple months will be Ghost in the Corruption, Shield of Power, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and then the final book in The Ghost Armor series (the title of which I should really decide since I'm getting close to being finished with the fifth book).   In audiobook news, recording of Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is finished. That should be turning up on all the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Shield of Deception (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is finished and available at all the audio stores: Audible, Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Chirp, and all the others. You can get that right now. Brad should be starting a recording of Shield of Battle sometime in the second half of May, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:02:09 Question of the Week   And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite Star Wars? The inspiration for this question is the fact that May the Fourth has become Star Wars Day (in a very tongue in cheek manner). And as you might expect, we had a variety of responses to this question. Justin says: I have not seen any Star Wars TV series, but your other choices are mine as well. I have the Trawn Trilogy in the box set and got a PC joystick just for playing TIE Fighter again. Jonathan D. says: Empire Strikes Back is still the best film. I cannot get into the Disney canon after they destroyed the Expanded Universe. I watched The Force Awakens and that killed any interest in watching Disney Star Wars for me. Books is either Heir to the Empire Trilogy or the Darth Bain trilogy. A well done film adaptation of the Darth Bain books would be the only thing that would make me want to watch any new films. Video games would have to be Knight of the Old Republic 1 or 2, with Jedi Academy coming in third. The original Battlefront games were also great.   John Paul says: Loved the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett, especially when they had the characters from each other's show guest starring in them. I saw somewhere they aren't making another series, but [there] was talk about a TV movie to finish it off, but [they are] now showing Series 4 on IBMD with no date. I grew up with the original trilogy though some of the later films are good, especially the special effects, though Jar Jar Binks spoiled the first three movies. Maybe they should reedit the character out since Lucas has spent some money on adding new effects to the trilogy to bring in line with the new movies. Skeleton Crew made me think of the movie Flight of the Navigator with Star Wars added, so I enjoyed that even though it's mainly for kids. I have fond memories of Space Invaders with the sidekick from the original Fall Guy TV show. Again, made for kids though adults can enjoy if they watch tongue in cheek.   Andrew says: There are only three Star Wars movies, of which Empire Strikes Back is my favorite. I really enjoyed Mandalorian Season One. Now Star Wars is dead to me, except for lightsaber battle videos. I really like the Princess Bride Battles. I played TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic.   Tom says: Favorite film, Rogue One. With you on Mandalorian Season Two as favorite TV show. Favorite game, Rogue Squadron.   Tracy says: My favorite was Return of the Jedi.   Jenny says: Thrawn Trilogy for sure! Dark Forces was my very first computer game, so it's always going to hold a special place in my heart.   William says: The unofficial remasters of the original trilogy from preserved reels are a godsend.   MG says: Knights of the Old Republic was quite good and Knights of the Old Republic 2.   John K. says: I'm a grim dark sort of guy. Really liked Rogue One but it's slightly edged out by the original Episode IV. I absolutely love Andor but honestly, have not hated anything. Enjoyed them all. I was a nut for the original X-Wing game. Got good enough to one shot TIE Fighters with one quad shot and rarely missed and learned how to solo Star Destroyers pretty easily, though it would take forever. Having played the game that John K. is talking about, I can agree with him that you could take down Star Destroyers in your X-Wing if you knew what you were doing, but it really would take forever.   Dave says: Book wise, I really enjoyed the Thrawn books by Timothy Zahn, also the X-Wing series by Michael A. Stackpole was a personal favorite.   And finally Michael says: I agree on Empire Strikes Back though as a kid, I disliked the lack of upbeat movie. Also really liked the Solo movie. I confess I found the Thrawn books underwhelming, though the original Star Wars novelization is pretty good. And finally, I got to agree on TIE Fighter, such great game. Also, I have a soft spot for Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2.   For myself, I would have to break it down into four categories because Star Wars media covers so many different formats now. For favorite movie, I would say Empire Strikes Back, with Return of the Jedi as the runner up. For the favorite TV series, Season 2 of The Mandalorian. For my favorite book, The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn, with Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover, Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, and The Darth Bane Trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn coming in as strong runners up. Seriously, if you're listening to this podcast, you probably enjoy reading books, so these five are definitely worth your time.   For my favorite video games, I would say TIE Fighter, with Knights of the Old Republic as a very close runner-up. But TIE Fighter was definitely my favorite. In the game, you play as an Imperial pilot, and the designers had the clever idea of making the Empire sympathetic by having the player spend most of the missions hunting ruthless pirates, suppressing alien civil wars, and fighting renegade Imperial warlords who are trying to overthrow the Emperor. In the last two expansion packs for the game, the player is flying as Grand Admiral Thrawn's elite pilot against the renegade Grand Admiral Zaarin, and finally defeating Zaarin after like forty missions was VERY satisfying.   So those are my favorite Star Wars media items. As we can see.  there is quite a range of opinion in the answer to that question.   00:06:54 Main Topic: Ebook Formatting Tools   Now let's move on to our main topic, which is ebook formatting tools. And this is an important thing for indie authors to discuss because if you do want to self-publish your books, it is one of those foundational skills you have to master. You need to know what kind of file format the platforms you're publishing to you take and how to produce it. Now this is something you can hire out but you really, really shouldn't in my opinion, especially because some ebook formatting services charge as much as $2,000 to turn a Word document into files ready to upload for ebook stores. Considering that it is something you can easily do yourself with free tools and a little bit of practice, spending any amount of money on it is probably a waste. I mean, there's a difference between the kind of intricate formatting you would need for say, a full color medical textbook with illustrations and a 60,000 word romance novel. Fortunately, all the major software programs are nowhere near as expensive as $2,000 a book and don't have as much of a learning curve as you might expect. Both video and written tutorials are plentiful for all of these options, making it easy to learn at your own pace. Today we're going to go over four software options for formatting ebooks and discuss their pros, cons, and the best uses for them. Although some of these products have word processing functionality and other features built in, today we'll focus on just the ebook formatting part of the software. #1: The first option we will look at is Atticus. Atticus is from the same company that makes Publisher Rocket, which is a software program I've spoken of very favorably of on the show over the years. The company has made an effort to understand the needs of authors over the years and added new features to Publisher Rocket consistently as time went on. The company Kindlepreneur has also made significant enhancements to Atticus since it launched. As of the time of this recording, it is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates and the current cost is $147 (in United States dollars). Expensive, but the founder of the company Dave Chesson has said frequently he doesn't like software subscriptions. So hopefully this will continue to be a one-time fee and not become a subscription thing.   So here are the pros to using Atticus. It is less expensive than Vellum and has the same features. It works on operating systems other than Mac. In theory, since it has a web client, it can work on any platform. Reviewers say it is very pleasant to use and those who want a lot of customization options are generally happy with it and it has a nice tool for creating and reusing the template for things like author bios or link pages.   The con is that it does require an Internet connection to use and you have to have a computer connected to the Internet. Some people also prefer not to have their work stored in the cloud like Atticus does. Some users report slowness while opening or closing or when saving a file, especially if it's a book with a high word account. Because of the online requirement, there can be issues related to syncing. It does not support .mobi as a file export option. However, that's not a big deal anymore because Amazon is officially phasing out the .mobi file extension and is requiring people to use .epub. So this is not a major point and it's only for people who have a customer base with very old e-readers that can't handle .epub.   And finally, Atticus does not offer a free trial period if you just want to try it out, but does offer a refund within the first 30 days if you try it and decide that you don't like it. So what users would find Atticus the best? It's probably best for PC or Linux users who don't want a Mac and also want to have lots of fine control of your formatting or customizing your layout. Atticus is also heavily built around collaboration, where different people can work on the same file. So if you do work with a team (and many indie authors do) or are co-writing a book, then Atticus might be a good tool for you to use.   #2: The second program we're going to look at is called Vellum.  Vellum has been seen as the default option for ebook formatting for a lot of writers for a while now. As of the time of recording, there is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates. The current cost is $199 for the ebook only version or $249 for the version that includes paperbacks. Vellum has gone on sale occasionally in the past, usually for Cyber Monday in November. The pros for Vellum are that many reviewers consider it the best option for ebook formatting and say it delivers professional results without too much work and a minimal learning curve. Vellum lets you try out the software for free, but you won't be able to export the files you're publishing until the software is purchased. Like Atticus, it offers a 30 day window for a refund.   Vellum is not cloud-based software and it can be used offline. So if you are, for instance, working on a laptop on the road with spotty internet connectivity, this can be a lifesaver. Now for the cons and the biggest con is a big one- that Vellum is Macintosh only. You need to have a Mac to use it and it is not currently available for Windows and Linux. The developers have said that presently they have no plans to port it to either Windows or Linux. It will also not work on iOS, so that means you can't run it on your iPad or your iPhone. You can in theory use it on a PC with a Mac OS virtual machine, but people have reported very mixed success with that. The other con is that it is the most expensive option. So the users this is best for I think would be if you already have a Mac or you are willing to buy a Mac for just one piece of software. #3: The third software program we're going to look at is called Jutoh. Jutoh is a labor of love, mainly created by two people in the UK and has been around for a long, long time. As of the time of this recording, there is a one-time purchase option that costs $45 (US dollars) and a Plus version for $90 that supports some additional features. It currently offers a free trial that you can download and install, but functionality is limited in the trial version. The pros of Jutoh is that it works on Windows, Mac, and most versions of Linux. It is not cloud-based software/is local to your computer. It does not need a constant Internet connection to function. Reviewers frequently praised how responsive their customer support is and of the paid options we are discussing, it will be the least expensive of all of them. The cons are the interface is a bit dated. It does kind of look like something from the early 2000s in terms of the buttons and where they are. Because of that, it can be more difficult for some users to use than Atticus or Vellum. It does not create PDFs or print ready files, so you would not be able to use it to format your files for print books, which is something both Atticus and Vellum offer. I think this is best used for users who want a less expensive option than Atticus or Vellum or a PC user who wants a non-cloud based option.   #4: The fourth and final program we're going to look at is called Kindle Create. And as of this recording, it is the only one of these four options that is free. It is a free download. This software is created and maintained by Amazon. The pro? It's free and you can use the .epubs it creates to upload your books onto other platforms. Just because you've made your ebook in Amazon Create, that doesn't mean you can't use the file for Barnes & Noble and Kobo and Apple and so forth. You can go ahead and do that. However, because it is free software, there are quite a few cons to it. The functionality is pretty limited and only a few fonts are available. It is not good with complex layouts and Amazon's own documentation recommends not using it for books with tables, footnotes, or complex text formatting.   The program doesn't handle edits well. There are people who write books in Vellum even though the developers don't exactly recommend that. And Atticus is designed to have books written in it. However, Kindle Create definitely cannot handle that very well. Windows and Mac are supported, but you can't install it on Linux. Kindle Create no longer supports .mobi as a file export option since Amazon is moving away from that option and most other vendors haven't used it ever. That is a minor point.   I think Kindle Create is best used by users who are just starting out and don't have much in the way of budget and have books that don't require a lot of complex formatting. Kindle Create is actually quite good for novels because novels in general don't have a lot of complex formatting and because it's free, it has a little bit of a steeper learning curve, but that can be advantageous as well.   So looking at those four options, what do I use and why? Well, for the first seven or so years I was self-publishing, I didn't use any of these. I used a program called Sigil, which is an .epub editor. And if Kindle Create has a high learning curve, Sigil's is much higher because you're essentially editing the raw guts of the .epub file.   I was content using that for a number of years, but what I needed was a program that would make uploading print books and formatting print books much easier because at the time I was using Create Space and Create Space required a specialized Word template that was just an enormous headache to use. And the reason that many of the Frostborn books have exactly 24 chapters is because I had a template that worked really well with 24 chapters for print books and I wasn't going to mess that up by trying to add a chapter or have one fewer chapter. So for some of the Frostborn books, I made sure there were 24 chapters.   Obviously this was not a tenable situation for the print books, even though I was happy using Sigil for the eBooks. So I eventually heard good things about Vellum. In 2018 (I believe) I got a used Mac and installed Vellum and started using that for print books. I was much happier with that.   Because the books looked so good in print, I eventually switched over to using Vellum for formatting my ebooks as well and I've been using that ever since. So my main ebook format writing program (as of May 9, 2025) is Vellum and I have a Mac specifically for that purpose. However, I also has high praise to say about Jutoh. I got started using Jutoh because for a while, Smashwords required you to upload a book using a specialized Word format. They didn't accept .epubs for the longest time and formatting a book in that proper Word format for Smashwords was a large headache, I have to admit. I never managed to get it automated quite right. And I had frequent problems with Smashwords rejecting the Word document I uploaded and so forth. Eventually, I discovered that Jutoh also had an export option for creating Smashwords-friendly Word documents. So I tried it out and that was just a godsend, I have to admit. It saved me so much time. So for about seven years as well, I used Jutoh for Smashwords formatting. However, in 2024 after Smashwords was acquired by Draft 2 Digital and the two companies became more and more merged, Smashwords changed and now accepts properly formatted .epubs. They don't do that specialized Word document thing anymore, which has made it much easier to upload files to Smashwords, I must say. But that also means that I've used Jutoh less and less in favor of Vellum because I no longer need those specially formatted Word documents. However, I do have nothing but positive things to say about Jutoh; it is a very good program. If you don't want to shell out the $249 for Vellum or if you don't have a Mac, I think Jutoh is an excellent option for you to use. I have never actually used Atticus, but it's popular enough that I wanted to talk about it on this show. I do know a lot of people who have used it to good effect. Just bear in mind the pros and cons we mentioned. And as for Kindle Create, there's nothing wrong with it. I think it's good starting point, especially if you're just starting out and want to format your book without paying a lot of money or having to pay $2,000 to someone on the Internet to do it. I do think it's a good starting point, even though it's very basic and for your first couple of books, it would be good. But as you get more experienced and want to branch into things like print books, you'll probably want a program with greater functionality like Jutoh, Vellum, or Atticus. So myself, I use mostly Vellum (with Jutoh occasionally), and that is what I use for ebook formatting.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.   00:19:53 Audiobook Excerpt   And now we'll close out the show with a short excerpt from Ghost In the Assembly, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. [Remainder of podcast is audiobook except]

This week Pax reposts his special IRM episode of The Shadow from the After Lunch Podcast which was released earlier this year.  

Jedi Book Club: Darth Plagueis.It's a special Halloween episode, with Matt and John looking back on and discussing James Luceno's 2012 Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis. Listen in as they discuss the #Sith Lord who discovered many things that some would consider…unnatural. What did they think of how the novel ties everything together? Is it a deft reworking of the known story, or a lore bridge too far?HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? No? Well then, Source Pages Presents The Sacred Jedi Texts has you covered! In their ongoing discussions of all things "Darth", James, Suds, Hayley and BVK chat about the 2012 novel "Darth Plagueis" by James Luceno. From his apprenticeship to Darth Tenebrous to his mastery, and eventual demise at the hands of his own pupil, Darth Sidious, all things Plagueis are covered. And don't worry: the "S" word, Palpatine's canon first name, is only uttered once.Novel covered:Darth Plagueis by James Luceno (2012)EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756

A Special Message.A brief special episode this week to remind listeners about an important discussion coming up at the end of the month…Matt and John will be revisiting James Luceno's 2012 Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis, for their special Halloween episode!HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts

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"Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" Join us as we delve deep into the legend of one of the most enigmatic Sith Lords, Hego Damask, better known as Darth Plagueis. Based on the tantalizing tale Palpatine shares with Anakin in Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars author James Luceno brought this sinister character to life in his 2012 novel. This episode of What Happened is a unique exploration, combining a deep dive into Darth Plagueis with a comprehensive novel review. Given that Plagueis is primarily a literary character, we're stepping into Legends territory for this one. But fear not, Acolyte fans! We'll be tying up loose ends and offering theories on that mind-boggling Easter egg. To celebrate this special episode, we've introduced new artwork for all What Happened episodes. We hope you enjoy this journey into the dark side! As always, your ratings and shares fuel our passion for creating this podcast. Thank you for your continued support! What Happened!? Your essential Star Wars character deep dive. In each episode, we unravel the complete story of a beloved character, from their first appearance to their latest exploits. From the big screen to the comic book page, no stone is left unturned as we chronologically explore every facet of their galactic journey. Join us for an in-depth look at the characters you love. ————————————————————————

We continue our celebration of The Shadow's 30th anniversary with this special podcast crossover episode! Paxton Holley brings his I Read Movies podcast to After Lunch for a special look at James Luceno's Shadow novelization, based on the screenplay by David Koepp.

In this week's episode of Chris's Corner, I explore the captivating world of James Luceno's Darth Plagueis. I discuss how Disney could adapt this rich narrative into a film to rejuvenate the Star Wars franchise. Dive into the intricate story of Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious, and discover the roles of other intriguing characters such as Count Dooku, Darth Maul, and Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas. This podcast highlights the immense potential of this story for a cinematic masterpiece, and why Disney would be missing a golden opportunity if they don't bring it to the big screen.

Im neuen JediCast gehen wir wieder zurück in eine Zeit, wo noch Legenden unter uns wandelten. Also in Romanform. Es ist wieder Zeit für einen Legends-Roman, der oft im Schatten von Darth Plagueis zu stehen droht und doch eigentlich viel früher erschien. Mit Schleier der Täuschung lieferte Interkonnektivitätskoryphäe James Luceno im Jahr 2001 eine beeindruckend komplexe Vorgeschichte zu Die dunkle Bedrohung und brachte alle Spielfiguren, die Palpatine (aus)nutzt, in die richtige Position für den Film. Im Zentrum steht der sich ausweitende Konflikt mit der Handelsföderation und die Versuche Valorums, die Republik vom Vorwurf der Korruption zu befreien, wobei er beim Versuch selbst in dieses Narrativ zu rutschen droht. Eine komplexe Handlung also, die deshalb von Carl Georg, Tobias und Special-Guest Tom vom Heir to the Empire-Podcast entwirrt werden will. Dabei stellen sich die Fragen, ob Schleier der Täuschung nun das für die Prequels ist, was Der Hobbit für Der Herr der Ringe war, wie glaubwürdig die Verschwörung inszeniert und ausgeführt wird und warum Valorum eine so tragische Gestalt ist. Zudem werden Bezüge zu anderen Werken analysiert und die Darstellung des Senats als Schlangengrube sowie toxische Freundschaften identifiziert. Genug Gesprächsstoff also für eine weitere Luceno-Legends-Ausgabe von Ausgelesen! Wer danach direkt bei unserer Besprechung von Plagueis weitermachen will, kann das übrigens hier tun und im nächsten JediCast geht es auch wieder um ein Luceno-Werk! Zeitmarken spoilerfreier Teil 00:00:00 - Begrüßung 00:00:45 - Unser Gast Tom 00:02:05 - Der kleine Kanzler 00:04:26 - Erwartungen an das Werk 00:07:55 - Charakterarbeit 00:13:30 - Komplexe Handlung 00:23:00 - Passender Einstieg in Star Wars-Literatur? Spoilerteil 00:25:37 - Eine echte Verschwörung 00:31:27 - Schlangengrube Senat 00:37:00 - Nebel(front) der Täuschung 00:40:44 - Plankorrektur 00:43:49 - Beschäftigungstherapie für die Jedi 00:47:52 - Das ist ja der Gipfel (auf Eriadu) 00:53:28 - Die Tragödie Valorums 00:56:35 - Das perfekte Prequel zum Prequel? 01:03:22 - It's all connected! 01:20:53 - Fazit Blick in die Datenbank Zur Werksübersicht von Schleier der Täuschung (Cloak of Deception) von James Luceno Die englische Ausgabe erschien am 29. Mai 2001 bei Del Rey Ebenfalls im Mai 2001 erschien eine Hörbuch-Version bei Random House Audio, gelesen von Alexander Adams Eine deutsche Übersetzung folgte dann erst 10 Jahre später im Januar 2012 bei Blanvalet Die Rezension Dieses Werk wurde bei uns tatsächlich noch nicht rezensiert. Freiwillige vor! :D Eure Meinung zu 10 Jahren Kanon! Am 25. April 2024 feiert der Star Wars-Kanon sein zehnjähriges Bestehen. Zu diesem Anlass wollen wir - in Anlehnung an unseren ersten JediCast - einen Rückblick wagen und ein Fazit ziehen, was wir seither alles erhalten haben und inwieweit man das als "Erfolg" oder doch "Enttäuschung" werten kann. Was hat uns beeindruckt, was überrascht, was aber auch enttäuscht? Quer durch alle Medien und Ären! Wenn ihr auch ein solches Fazit habt und gerne im Podcast vorkommen wollt, könnt ihr uns eure Wortmeldung bis zum 04. April 2024 gerne an podcast@jedi-bibliothek.de zusenden oder auch schriftlich kurz ein Fazit über die genannte E-Mail einsenden. Ausgewählte Einsendungen werden wir dann mit einfließen lassen. Wir hören uns! Den JediCast abonnieren Wir sind auf allen gängigen Podcast-Plattformen vertreten! Abonniert uns also gerne auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts (etc.), oder fügt bequem unsere Feeds in euren präferierten Podcast-Player ein. Alle Links dazu findet ihr oben unter dem Player verlinkt sowie auch jederzeit unter dem Audioplayer in der rechten Sidebar. Wir freuen uns auch immer über Bewertungen auf den jeweiligen Podcast-Seiten. Falls ihr umfangreichere Anmerkungen habt, schreibt auch gerne eine Mail an podcast@jedi-bibliothek.de! Nun seid ihr dran! Wie habt ihr den Roman in Erinnerung oder habt ihr ihn erst kürzlich gelesen? Wie gefiel euch die komplexe Intrige, die gesponnen wird, und kann man das Werk auch heute noch gut in seinem Head-Canon als Kanon betrachten? Schreibt uns all das gerne in die Kommentare!

As the Yuuzhan Vong's crusade against the known galaxy wages on, so does our coverage of the New Jedi Order series! In this episode we'll be discussing James Luceno's first forray into full-length Star Wars books with the Agents of Chaos Duology. Some of the heavier-hitting entries in the series thematically, we'll be tackling topics such as grief, coping, refugees, and of course the revenge tour of a classic EU superweapon. It's bound to be a blast!

Did somebody say "evil"? Did somebody say "James Luceno"? We're listening...The Skywalker saga may be over, but there are enough books to keep Star Wars fans satisfied for years to come. Chad, Ryan, and Beth have started a series to keep you up to date on all the action. Join our book club as we run down the best that canon, legends, and comics have to offer.Music by Lester Dragstredt of The Mystery Men? Facebook

This week, we revisit the legends novel, ‘Darth Plagueis' by James Luceno! After commending Luceno for his unrivaled ability to connect numerous plot threads in the book to events in the prequel trilogy, we dig into many of the esoteric quotes from the text and share why we think Darth Plagueis is the most compelling Sith Lord to date! 

It's been a long trip through the Clone Wars but it was totally worth it. The brothers can't say enough good things about how the series ends. It was truly touching.   Along the way they discuss the first 5 episodes of Tales of the Jedi, the novel Star Wars: Darth Plageuis by James Luceno, the novel Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden.   Housekeeping starts at 1:32:00 during which they discuss The Greatest Night in Pop, the Marvels, Homeland, being cancelled by one's therapist, and video games.   File length 1:53:57 File Size 81.6 MB   Theme by Jul Big Green via SongFinch Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts Listen to us on Stitcher Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send your comments to show@notinacreepyway.com Visit the show website at Not In A Creepy Way  

The Jedi and Sith aren't as different as many might think...however Darth Plagueis (Palpatine's master) explains to him why he believes the Sith will always triumph over the Jedi, and why the Jedi will always fail in the end. From the Darth Plagueis novel by James Luceno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Darth Plagueis novel by James Luceno, we get an awesome bit of dialogue where Darth Plagueis himself actually reveals how he feels about essence transfer. He explains that it's not true immortality and that it is actually pretty lame compared to what he thought was true power. Seems like he got the last laugh after all... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the novel Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, which is an absolutely amazing book, we get this cool scene where Darth Plagueis teaches Palpatine about Sith Force Lightning for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before the events of Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, Grievous and Mace Windu actually meet to fight one another. The battle is one that I wish we got to see on screen in live action, however, at least we got it in this book: Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno. The book takes place before Revenge of the Sith where it follows the Jedi Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi on their mission to get the holo chair from Nute Gunray, and track its information down to find Sidious and reveal his true identity as Palpatine. This all happens before Anakin fights Dooku, and of course, before he becomes Vader. Had Mace beaten General Grievous, I think things would have been very different, because then Obi-Wan would be at the temple most likely when Anakin revealed the truth about Palpatine being the Sith Lord. I think Obi-Wan could have guided Anakin better in that moment, perhaps, or at least it would be down to Obi-Wan and Palpatine surviving, and that's a choice Anakin would have a hard time making. It could have potentially changed Order 66 from happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read more about the results of the WGA strike here.Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here.Update on when we'll be returning with new episodes, followed by an old favorite - our episode on Darth Plagueis.Who was Palpatine, and what led him to the Sith? What led Count Dooku to turn his back on the Jedi and the Republic? Who was Darth Plagueis and what role did he play in the Star Wars saga? Brian V. Klein, Paul Hoppe and Matthew Fox explore these questions and more as they dive into the Star Wars novel Darth Plagueis by James Luceno. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We've got options for you!You can post questions or respond to our episode threads in our Star Wars Universe Podcast Facebook Group, or connect with us on X @EthicalPanda77. If you're feeling old school, email us at StarWarsUniversePodcast@gmail.com.For the good stuff, become a Patron! Our patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show, and all things Ethical Panda. Please consider joining us on patreon.com/theethicalpanda today.Finally, we love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us!Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: EthicalPanda77Facebook: TheEthicalPandaOr visit The Star Wars Universe Podcast on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4132649/advertisement

At long last, we finally know! It was always a wonder as to why Dooku would actually reveal to Obi-Wan Kenobi that there was a dark lord, Darth Sidious, behind the Senate. Was it because he felt for his former pupil, Qui-Gon Jinn, and wanted Kenobi to be safe? Was it because he wanted to kill Sidious and take over the galaxy, himself? Well, here's the real answer from Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno (legends, not canon anymore [but it is in my mind]) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader novel by James Luceno is an amazing book from when George Lucas owned Lucasfilm (no longer canon). I think the internal struggle of Kenobi learning that Anakin survived and is deeper in the dark side now as Vader, would be an interesting dilemma to see. Qui-Gon Jinn can be heard here in this scene to help Obi-Wan Kenobi cope with learning that Vader is alive and that Anakin's destiny will be decided by the force. This also shows us that Qui-Gon is very aware of what's going on with Anakin and how he has singlehandedly changed the fate of the galaxy, the Jedi via Order 66 and gave rise to Palpatine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we go back into Legends for our favorite author, Mr. James Luceno, and his prequel-Prequel book, Cloak of Deception. We also talk about the second volume of Star Wars: Visions on Disney+.

In today's episode we're going to talk about the incredible force power Anakin Skywalker used when confronting Dooku, as he shouted the Sith Lord's name, his rage collapsed an entire building overtop of himself, Dooku, AND Obi-Wan Kenobi. All these events takes place just before Revenge of the Sith in Labyrinth of Evil by James Luceno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Han gets the Solo adventure we've been craving, but more importantly, for a page or two, we get to welcome back our favorite forsaken Young Jedi Knights! Agent of chaos Barm returns to the podcast for more "Stephen King bullsh*t," real talk about the art-life balance, and an appraisal of James Luceno's reference-heavy style of worldbuilding. Don't forget to stick around after the credits for a very important string cheese incident!

In this episode covering James Luceno's Labyrinth of Evil, we get (finally) some beautiful prequel meme-esque love for Anakin's relationship with sand. It's coarse, rough, and irritating, and it gets... Dooku overhears something Anakin tells Obi-Wan Kenobi during their quest, to which Dooku realizes that Anakin isn't to be destroyed by Sidious, he is to be TURNED into a Sith Lord!! His thoughts on the subject are rather interesting in an otherwise funny excerpt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's excerpt from Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno (2005) we see Vader's thoughts about Anakin and how he never cared for being a sith..or a jedi...for that matter... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode let's go over Obi-Wan Kenobi's thoughts and regrets on leaving Anakin Skywalker on Mustafar and how he feels it pushed Anakin depeer into the dark side. Source today comes from Dark Lord The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In todays video we review James Luceno's novel Tarkin. For more book and other Star Wars reviews don't forget to hit that subscribe and check out our other videos!

We're back with the EU or Eww Review here on Fandom Talk. This month we're talking all about that infamous sith lord himself in the novel written by James Luceno. …

In dieser Ausgabe des JediCast dreht sich alles um die große Sith-Verschwörung, die wir im Roman Darth Plagueis miterleben dürfen. Spätestens seit Palpatine in Episode III den mysteriösen Sith erwähnte, fragte man sich, wer er war und welchen Anteil er am Aufstieg des zukünftigen Imperators hatte. Diese Fragen versucht der nach ihm benannte Roman zu beantworten und zeichnet eine Lebensgeschichte voller Intrigen, Verschwörungen und Misstrauen nach. Grund also, sich auch in einer Runde Ausgelesen mal mit diesem späten Werk der Legends-Ära zu beschäftigen, welches im Januar 2012 erstmals erschienen ist und von James Luceno geschrieben wurde. Zusammen stellen heute Ines, Carl Georg und Tobias Thesen auf, die einen fokussierten Blick auf einige Aspekte des doch sehr umfangreichen Werkes beleuchten sollen. Dabei reden sie über Anspielungen auf Klassiker der Weltliteratur, den Beigeschmack, einer Verschwörung beizuwohnen, die Dimension des politischen Ränkespiels und letztlich auch über die teils zu starke Einbindung aller anderen Werke der Legends. Zeitmarken spoilerfreier Teil 00:00:00 - Begrüßung 00:02:21 - Der Roman als Einstiegswerk? 00:08:17 - Relevanz auch im Kanon? 00:10:59 - Der Roman ist nicht fesselnd?! Spoilerteil 00:17:44 - Der Auftakt und die Einführung von Plagueis 00:20:46 - Plagueis' Spiegelbild: gewissenloser Finanzinvestor 00:25:35 - Bildungsauftrag: "Die Insel des Dr. Moreau" 00:35:16 - Der komplexe politische Blick 00:43:21 - Die Republik in der Opferrolle 00:54:34 - Verschwörungsideologisches Wunderland 00:58:15 - Dem Pathos zugeneigt 01:03:09 - Der Rahmen des Romans 01:09:12 - Plagueis' Darstellung und Charakterisierung 01:14:24 - Die Wahl der Point of View-Charaktere als Stilmittel 01:19:11 - Referenzwerk ohne Quellenverzeichnis 01:35:02 - Die Checkliste 01:43:18 - Die Plagueis- oder Luceno-Trilogie?! 01:46:50 - Honorable Mention: Kapitelüberschriften 01:49:02 - Fazit Blick in die Datenbank Zur Werksübersicht von Darth Plagueis, geschrieben von James Luceno Der Roman erschien im Januar 2012 im englischen Original bei Del Rey als Hardcover Ein englisches Hörbuch, gelesen von Daniel Davis, ist ebenfalls am 10. Januar 2012 erschienen Die deutsche Übersetzung erschien im November desselben Jahres bei Blanvalet Die Rezensionen Joshua hat den Roman bereits 2014 für euch rezensiert und war sehr begeistert. Vor allem sticht laut ihm dabei neben Lucenos ehrlichem Schreibstil auch der Umfang der Charakterarbeit und das Detailreichtum hervor. So resümiert er: "Alles in allem gebe ich diesem Werk die volle Holocronzahl – meine Erwartungen wurden mehr als nur übertroffen! Ich bin wirklich überzeugt davon, wie James Luceno Darth Plagueis, Darth Sidious und weitere Charaktere aufbaut und entwickelt. Der Roman schafft es fast spielend, in die Riege der top Star Wars-Romane – sei es durch die großartige Story oder durch die Charakterentwicklung". Den JediCast abonnieren Wir sind auf allen gängigen Podcast-Plattformen vertreten! Abonniert uns also gerne auf Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts (etc.), oder fügt bequem unsere Feeds in euren präferierten Podcast-Player wie Podcast Addict ein. Alle Links dazu findet ihr oben unter dem Player. Sollte eurer Meinung nach noch ein wichtiger Anbieter fehlen, teilt uns das gerne in den Kommentaren oder per Mail an podcast@jedi-bibliothek.de mit! Nun seid ihr dran. Zunächst: Was haltet ihr von der Besprechung anhand von vorher aufgestellten Thesen? Sollen wir so etwas häufiger machen oder präferiert ihr die chronologischen Auseinandersetzungen mit der Handlung im klassischen Stil. Und natürlich: Wie ist eure Sicht auf den Roman Darth Plagueis? Habt ihr ihn je gelesen und was ist euch besonders in Erinnerung geblieben? Stimmt ihr uns zu? Schreibt all das gerne in die Kommentare!

Legends Library hosts Liisa and Kyle delve into The Tenebrous Way by Matthew Stover, a short story that featured in Star Wars Insider 130. Darth Tenebrous, a Bith also known as Rugess Nome, with his apprentice Plagueis in 67 BBY go to the world Bal'demnic to investigate a lode of cortosis ore, but meets his namesake, darkness. These events took place also in the book Plagueis by James Luceno.Illustrations by Brian RoodYouTube link of Episode:https://youtu.be/r7sYElRuiAw Legends Con - This is the Con we have been looking for.Ko-Fi Campaign:https://ko-fi.com/legends_conMore on Legends Consortium:https://legends-con.com/Twitter: @Legends_Conlegendsconsortium@gmail.comLegends Library Podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legendslibrarypodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/QMMR5r4dybTwitter: @legendslibrary @liisamountain @darnkatarnHosts: Liisa Mountain and Kyle Rawlingslegendslibrarypodcast@gmail.comDrum Intro: Jodeye KnightAll Star Wars content and material is owned and copyright by Disney and LFL.

Ever wonder what happened BEFORE the prequel to Star Wars? No one did. But they made a book about it anyway! And hey, it's definitely got its merits. Today on Authorized, Mark Stay returns to tackle Star Wars: Catalyst, the book that explains how Galen and Orson became the weird ex-friends they are in Rogue One.  We discuss Mas Ameda, Poggle the Lesser, and try to tease apart how exactly Palpatine planned all this out. Seems pretty fraught as far as evil designs go.  Check out Mark's Witches of Woodville series!: https://linktr.ee/WitchesOfWoodville  Look out for Mark's new movie Unwelcome! : https://cornerstonefilm.com/film/unwelcome/  John's improv podcast Exit Interview is BACK!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-interview/id1534899949 Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/authorizedpod  Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod  Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod  Next on Authorized: A mid-week episode on Halloween Ends that comes out whenever I finish it --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Ever wonder what happened BEFORE the prequel to Star Wars? No one did. But they made a book about it anyway! And hey, it's definitely got its merits. Today on Authorized, Mark Stay returns to tackle Star Wars: Catalyst, the book that explains how Galen and Orson became the weird ex-friends they are in Rogue One.  We discuss Mas Ameda, Poggle the Lesser, and try to tease apart how exactly Palpatine planned all this out. Seems pretty fraught as far as evil designs go.  Check out Mark's Witches of Woodville series!: https://linktr.ee/WitchesOfWoodville  Look out for Mark's new movie Unwelcome! : https://cornerstonefilm.com/film/unwelcome/  John's improv podcast Exit Interview is BACK!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exit-interview/id1534899949 Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/authorizedpod  Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod  Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod  Next on Authorized: A mid-week episode on Halloween Ends that comes out whenever I finish it --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Possibly the best title we've ever come up with. The fellas talk about the impending Tales of the Jedi show and speculate on its format. Episode 7 is discussed to break down what exactly this silly empire is getting itself into, and a quick snippet of James Luceno's novel "Plagueis" is shared. Check us out on Instagram @GoodMorningAlderaan for goofy memes and Star Wars content! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningalderaan/message

Hello everyone and thank you for listening to the to the Contingency Plan Podcast. In this episode Jedi Master David and Darth Austin discuss Star Wars Catalyst by James Luceno.   If you would like to join in the discussion and book club be sure to like us on Facebook or leave us an email. Also Follow us on Twitter! Twitter - @tcplanpodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Contingency-Plan-Podcast-2206373769585463/ Email - tcplanpodcast@gmail.com If you would like to help support our podcast take a look at our Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/thecontingencyplanpodcst  Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE for more content! May the Force be with you!

As if preparing for this podcast wasn't enough work already, this week we discuss three adaptations of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. First, the novelization by James Rollins. Then, the shorter junior novelization by James Luceno. And briefly the graphic novel by Fabio Laguna, which also rules. But let's be honest, we mostly talk about this movie and argue about whether it's underrated or rated just fine. We're joined by filmmaker Patrick Belics, who brings his perspective on how to effectively tell a story, and whether this guy Steven Spielberg pulled it off. Check out Patrick's short film The Single Line Theory here: https://vimeo.com/448348960 Listen to Patrick's podcast, The Cinematic Explorers Club: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinematic-explorers-club-podcast/id1540461705 Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod Next week on Authorized: Star Trek Into Darkness by Alan Dean Foster --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

As if preparing for this podcast wasn't enough work already, this week we discuss three adaptations of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. First, the novelization by James Rollins. Then, the shorter junior novelization by James Luceno. And briefly the graphic novel by Fabio Laguna, which also rules. But let's be honest, we mostly talk about this movie and argue about whether it's underrated or rated just fine. We're joined by filmmaker Patrick Belics, who brings his perspective on how to effectively tell a story, and whether this guy Steven Spielberg pulled it off. Check out Patrick's short film The Single Line Theory here: https://vimeo.com/448348960 Listen to Patrick's podcast, The Cinematic Explorers Club: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cinematic-explorers-club-podcast/id1540461705 Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod Next week on Authorized: Star Trek Into Darkness by Alan Dean Foster --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

Corey and Eck continue their look at the Yuuzhan Vong War as they continue the New Jedi Order with Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse by James Luceno. Tapcaf Transmissions is a Star Wars Legends Expanded Universe podcast hosted by Justin of the YouTube Channel EckhartsLadder and Corey of the channels Corey's Datapad and CoreyLoses Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TapcafPodcast Email us: tapcaftransmissions@gmail.com The Tapcaf Tier List: https://bit.ly/3iHfqIR

Corey and Eck continue their look at the Yuuzhan Vong War as they continue the New Jedi Order with Agents of Chaos I: Heroes Trial by James Luceno. Tapcaf Transmissions is a Star Wars Legends Expanded Universe podcast hosted by Justin of the YouTube Channel EckhartsLadder and Corey of the channels Corey's Datapad and CoreyLoses Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TapcafPodcast Email us: tapcaftransmissions@gmail.com The Tapcaf Tier List: https://bit.ly/3iHfqIR

This week on Chris's Corner I explore the epic character of Darth Plagueis. Plagueis was the master of Emperor Palpatine aka Darth Sidious. Sidious famously told the story of Darth Plagueis The Wise as a way to persuade Anakin Skywalker to the dark side of the force because of the key concept of immortality and being able to prolong and save life. My knowledge on the background of the character has mainly be acquired through the book of Darth Plagueis by James Luceno. I break down the character through his early years, his master, his rise to power, the turning point in his role as a Sith Lord, and how he fell to the hands of Sidious. I hope you enjoy this breakdown of Darth Plagueis and as always I hope to see you here, this time next week!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LETTERBOXD @agednarrative for updates/content and be sure to subscribe wherever you listen! It would also mean a great deal if y'all leave a rating and review!Links to the show: http://linktr.ee/agednarrativeWelcome to episode 29! Segments are time-stamped below. Enjoy!2:15 - Catching Up43:45 - What are we drinking?49:20 - Story-time With B-Ham1:30:15 - Gaming & Tech With Spumoni1:36:05 - Screen-time With DepakAs always thanks for listening!More info: http://linktr.ee/agednarrative--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5504201/advertisement

Pues ya está aquí Darth Plagueis, de James Luceno, una novela enmarcada en el universo Star Wars. En esta ocasión, contamos con la participación del gran Antonio Runa, director del podcdast La Órbita de Endor, un apasionado y conocedor de la creación de George Lucas. En este programa de media hora charlamos sobre qué es eso del Universo Expandido y Legends, el canon, la presencia de Disney y el argumento de una novela clave para entender mejor al malo detrás de Star Wars. ¿Cómo hay que leer esta novela? ¿Tiene una buena construcción de personajes? ¿Es obligatoria su lectura para los amantes de Star Wars? ¿Es la mejor novela de la saga?Además, tenemos que dar las gracias por partida doble a dos buenos amigos. En primer lugar, al ilustrador Juan Vicente Quirante (JV Quirante), que nos regala su versión de Darth Sidious, uno de los personajes protagonistas de Darth Plagueis. En segundo lugar, al músico Diego Barros, que ha tenido la amabilidad de prepararnos una cuña sobre La odisea del rey mono: el origen de Dragon Ball. Con todo esto, nos queda un programa redondo que, esperamos, disfruten mucho. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Best-selling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from A New Hopeto full, fascinating life.He's the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly….and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin's guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy's lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel - by intimidation…or annihilation.Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkin - whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire's supremacy…and its enemies' extinction.

Hey Stackers! Here is book review episode 51 wherein we discuss the Rogue One tie-in novel, Catalyst by James Luceno. Just Chris and Joe this time around, Jen couldn't make it. If you'd like to get a copy for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Star-Wars-Rogue-Novel/dp/0345511492 Before we get to the crux of the show, we talk a bit about the holidays, the recent loss of Carrie Fisher, a few more thoughts about Rogue One and the big news, Chris and Joe will be at Celebration Orlando in April! Next time, we'll be jumping back a bit to review Ashoka, a YA novel by E.K. Johnston. Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedback welcome! Here's how you can contact the hosts: Email: swstacksshow@gmail.com Visit our website at swstacks.com Facebook: facebook.com/thestarwarsstacks Twitter: twitter.com/swstacksshow Rate The Star Wars Stacks on Stitcher and/or iTunes. Your stars and thumbs up help others discover the show. Please share a link with your friends too. Thanks for listening!  

Hello all! It's big episode 50! We get together with our good friends and fellow podcasters Rico from the Treks in Sci Fi podcast and Angela of the Anomaly podcast and we talk ROGUE ONE! So yes, Rogue One came out, we all saw it and we sit down and have a very lively and spirited discussion about this inaugural "Star Wars Story" movie. It goes without saying this is a SPOILER cast, so if you haven't seen it and don't want to know what happens, hold off! Check out Rico's long-running Treks in Sci Fi podcast at http://treksinscifi.com/ Check out Angela (and Jen) over at http://www.anomalypodcast.com/ Next time, we're still discussing Rogue One, but in book form with James Luceno's tie in novel, Catalyst! Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedback welcome! Here's how you can contact the hosts: Email: swstacksshow@gmail.com Visit our website at swstacks.com Facebook: facebook.com/thestarwarsstacks Twitter: twitter.com/swstacksshow Rate The Star Wars Stacks on Stitcher and/or iTunes. Your stars and thumbs up help others discover the show. Please share a link with your friends too. Thanks for listening!

Llegamos a la semana más esperada del año, se estrena Rogue One: Una Historia de Star Wars y tenemos una conversación muy interesante como previa a la película con nuestro invitado Zlatko Pérez-Luna de Editora Vuk. Hablamos de cómics, el mercado editorial en el Perú, datos interesantes a saber antes de ver Rogue One, los detalles más importantes de la novela Catalyst de James Luceno, y mucho más.

Here is episode 49 in which we conclude A.C. Crispin's Han Solo trilogy, Rebel Dawn! If you'd like to get your hands on the books, grab it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Dawn-Star-Wars-Trilogy/dp/0553574175/ News: No Opening Crawl in Rogue One: https://variety.com/2016/film/features/star-wars-rogue-one-lucasfilm-jj-abrams-kathleen-kennedy-1201923806/ Emilia Clarke Han Solo movie: http://www.starwars.com/news/emilia-clarke-joins-the-han-solo-stand-alone-film Star Trek Discovery casting:  http://www.startrek.com/article/star-trek-discovery-beams-up-three-cast-members Next time, we'll most likely be doing our Rogue One reaction show and then shortly after that, our review of Rogue One: Catalyst by James Luceno! So send us your emails and reactions! Thanks to Rick Moyer for our intro music and the Samurai Guitarist for our outtro! Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedback welcome! Here's how you can contact the hosts: Email: swstacksshow@gmail.com Visit our website at swstacks.com Facebook: facebook.com/thestarwarsstacks Twitter: twitter.com/swstacksshow Rate The Star Wars Stacks on Stitcher and/or iTunes. Your stars and thumbs up help others discover the show. Please share a link with your friends too. Thanks for listening!  

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Tarkin by James Luceno. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: http://twitter.com/ioncannoncast RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the […]

In episode ten of The Star Wars Stacks, Chris, Jen and Joe discuss the newly published novel A New Dawn, written by John Jackson Miller (Publication Date: September 2, 2014). First, we discuss the recent reveal of some episode 7 character names. Next, we get into the spoiler free section where we give a "back cover" overview of the novel and our initial general impressions. Finally, we spoil the heck out of the book. After the alerts we get into the spoiler seciton. If you haven't finished the book, or haven't started it yet, listen to the first half of this episode then pause it when you hear the alert. Return to this episode of the Star Wars Stacks when you have finished the novel and are ready to hear the full discussion.  One month from now, The Star Wars Stacks will release the next episode: a review of the newly released novel, Tarkin, by James Luceno. Do you have comments on this episode? MP3 audio, emails, Tweets and Facebook feedback welcome! Here's how you can contact the hosts: Email: swstacksshow@gmail.com Visit our new website at swstacks.com Facebook: facebook.com/thestarwarsstacks Twitter: twitter.com/swstacksshow Rate The Star Wars Stacks on Stitcher and/or iTunes. Your stars and thumbs up help others discover the show. Please share a link with your friends too. Thank you so much for listening! Check out the hosts' other podcasts: Chris: Rag Tag Fugative Podcast (classic Battlestar Galactica): ragtagfugitivepodcast.com Joe: The Upper Memory Block (classic games): umbcast.com Jen: Anomaly (sci-fi/fantasy/general geek talk shows): anomalypodcast.com

Good news for Rebels after its series premiere, new interviews with James Luceno and Lucasfilm's point-person on Star Wars storytelling, and a new arcade game that truly immerses you in that galaxy far, far away. Plus, what's the deal with the "save the EU" crowd? We'll weigh in. It's New York Comic Con weekend and we're bringing you a heaping helping of Star Wars in this week's ForceCast!